The capital of Texas, Austin is home to beautiful parks, shops, a diverse choice of activities and great restaurants.

Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake

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Zilker Botanical Garden

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The Bullock Texas State History Museum

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The Blanton Museum of Art

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Texas Farmers' Market

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Zilker Metropolitan Park

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ZACH Theatre

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South Congress Avenue

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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Congress Avenue Bridge

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Mexic-Arte Museum

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Austin City Limits Live

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O. Henry Museum

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McKinney Falls State Park

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Barton Creek Greenbelt

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Neill-Cochran Museum House

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Austin Nature & Science Center

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State Capitol

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Cannon and Belle

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La Holly

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Austin events:
- South by Southwest (SXSW) - March 7–15, 2025
- Austin City Limits Music Festival - October 4-6 & 11-13, 2024
- Texas Book Festival
- Pecan Street Festival - First Saturday & Sunday in May and the last Saturday & Sunday in September

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